In the afternoon, Daniel escorted Oliver to the airport. Oliver's boarding process was seamless. With a friendly smile, Daniel bid farewell to Oliver as the aircraft took off. Oliver felt a sense of freedom wash over him, knowing he could now reunite with Mila in a distant land. After half an hour of flight, the plane began its descent. Oliver surveyed his surroundings, noticing a discrepancy with the typical airport. "Where are we?" he inquired, a hint of nervousness tainting his voice. "The airport," came the pilot's reply. Oliver persisted, "Which airport is this?" Yet, the pilot maintained his silence.Growing increasingly flustered, Oliver pressed further, "How can this be an airport? It's so small!"Upon touchdown and the pilot's unbuckled seatbelt, he uttered, "The prison's airport." With that, he swiftly exited the aircraft and headed toward the prison compound. With a pallid complexion and frantic demeanor, Oliver rushed to the cockpit, but his limited aviation
Mila was eager to take Nathan back to their dormitory.Nathan's eyes were brimming with affection.As soon as they stepped inside, he eagerly pulled her into his arms, longing to kiss her. Yet, Mila stopped him by placing her hand on his lips."What are you doing?" Mila asked.Nathan was confused. "You brought me back to the dorm so urgently. Didn't you want—""No," Mila shyly interrupted, patting his shoulder. "Let go for now."After Nathan released her, she took his hand and led him into the bedroom.The nanny, Pauline, was nodding off at the edge of the bed, while Jasper lay on his stomach, contentedly chewing on a toy without making a sound. His large, bright eyes shimmered with curiosity.As soon as Jasper spotted Nathan, he locked his gaze on Nathan intently. But the instant Jasper caught sight of Mila, his excitement became palpable. He flailed his limbs and babbled happily, like a plane revving up for takeoff.Pauline snapped awake instantly. Seeing Mila and Nathan, sh
Mila found research to be monotonous and tiresome. It demanded relentless dedication, day in and day out, year after year, for her to achieve the outcomes she desired.She had devoted herself to her work for so long, with hardly any close friends of the opposite sex, let alone any time for romance.Yet now, she found joy and fulfillment in her research, thanks to the presence of Jasper and Nathan by her side. She no longer felt lonely or bored. The only downside was her hectic schedule.Since Nathan's return, they rarely found time to meet. Both of their jobs were demanding and important. Their only time together was at night when they rested.Despite their busy schedules, Nathan always spent time with Jasper. He vividly remembered the slap Jasper had given him and was determined to cultivate a strong father-son bond.Often, Nathan would bring Jasper to sleep with him in their bed, especially after installing a guardrail. Nathan would sleep in the middle, with Jasper on his left a
Mila smiled and said, "Let's just take things as they come. We don't need to announce everything to everyone.""But everyone is doubting your skills and talking about you behind your back," Phoebe objected."Actions speak louder than words. If you want to silence them, the best way is to show what you can do."Phoebe wasn't entirely convinced. After all, words could hurt, and dealing with gossip every day was tough.Later, Phoebe opened up to Cole about her concerns, and Cole shared the conversation with Nathan.The following day, the military base released a personnel profile showcasing Norvania's top researchers. It highlighted their impressive accomplishments and accolades.Among the extensive list of researchers, Mila's name stood out prominently."Wanda Hoffis, also known as 'Mila,' is Norvania's leading chemical researcher and military engineering designer. She's credited with developing hydronium and has contributed significantly to numerous groundbreaking studies in Sunt
Mila was confused. "Why are you bringing up Daniel out of the blue?"Nathan's expression turned grim, and he asked with bitterness, "Just answer me. Will you pick him or me?"Mila chuckled. "Daniel's right. You've always seen Daniel as a rival. But I've never had romantic feelings for Daniel. He's like a brother to me, so why would I pick him?""Then, are you saying you'll marry me?""It's not a definite yes."Nathan's face went pale, and he anxiously cradled Mila's face in his hands. "What do you mean? Are you considering marrying Daniel?"Mila replied calmly, "I don't have feelings for Daniel. I have them for you. But if Daniel has feelings for me just like you do, it's difficult to say who I might end up marrying.""Why?" Nathan asked.Mila pondered for a moment before responding, "Daniel has qualities that set him apart from you.""What sets him apart?""You're more reserved, while he's quite assertive. If you both pursued the same woman, he wouldn't hesitate to make the
Mila asked, "Aren't you curious about how Daniel's been lately?""Wanda, I need to go. My mom's calling me. Let's talk later when I have time," Sienna said before ending the call.Mila frowned, her eyes welling up with tears. She slumped into Nathan's embrace, blurting out, "I'm devastated. Sienna's getting married. What about Daniel?""But didn't you say he's assertive? What's there to worry about? If he truly cares for Sienna, he could turn the situation in an hour, let alone a month," Nathan reassured her."Really?" Mila asked, blinking her eyes.Nathan gently stroked her hair and kissed her. "You've looked up to him since we were kids, and there's a good reason for that. Have faith in him, and let's see how things unfold.""Okay."…In the lobby of a nice hotel in Eastville, Sienna forced a smile as she came back to the table. "Sorry about that. I had to take a call."Sienna's mother, Shelly Cruz, kicked her sharply with her foot. Sienna winced and turned to Shelly.With
Eastville, known for its simplicity and natural beauty, was a thriving town nestled within a smaller city in Norvania.It was where Sienna grew up, and life there was quieter and more affordable compared to bustling cities like Phoenicia, making it a popular choice for retirees.Sienna's family resided in Eastville, and her mother, Shelly, owned a corner store in the local market.After Sienna's father passed away, Shelly took charge of the family business by herself, with Sienna helping out occasionally. Felix never helped out at all. Instead, he often took money from Shelly.Sienna prepared dinner, packed it into a thermos, and headed to the corner store to deliver it to Shelly. Upon entering, she noticed Shelly discreetly wiping away tears."Mom, what's the matter?" Sienna hurriedly placed the thermos down and approached the checkout counter. She crouched beside Shelly and gently took her arms. "Why are you crying?"Shelly swiftly brushed away her tears and forced a smile. "It
"Wow, Felix, your sister is stunning! Why haven't you introduced her to us before?""What's her name?""Hey, Felix's sister, join us for a drink."Everyone was teasing Sienna. Before she could react, a stern voice boomed from the entrance. "Police raid! Everyone, move to the hall! Quickly, it's a police raid!"Suddenly, all the music in the bar cut off, and everyone looked at each other in shock.Sienna had never been in a situation like this before. It was quite a coincidence that she happened to experience it today.Felix quickly ushered Sienna out of the room, asking, "Sienna, what are you doing here?""Where's the money?" Sienna demanded, reaching out to him."I'll need it to settle the bill later," Felix replied."This money is hard-earned by Mom. You're capable, so earn your own. If you can't make it, then learn to manage without spending. "You're 24 already and still depending on mom's money. Aren't you ashamed?" Sienna scolded as they walked.The pair entered the ha